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ZEBULON - This is a four (4) year seat currently held Denise Burrell.
Denise Burrell, Incumbent, has qualified for this seat. She is being challenged by Marci Hanson.
Denise Burrell, Incumbent
2020 Election Information on Board of Education District 5
I am Denise Burrell and I serve as District 5 Board of Education member. My husband Richard and I have lived in Pike County for 35 years and raised our two children in Pike. We have two adult children; our daughter is an occupational therapist and our son is a physician assistant in an orthopedic firm. We also have five grandchildren. As we raised our children, we always stressed that a good education leads to a good life. My husband and I are charter members at Life Springs United Methodist church and I serve on several committees. Richard and I were both educators.
My degrees include an English Education from UGA, a master’s in English Ed from Georgia State, and a master’s and specialist in leadership from West Georgia. I have been a teacher, an assistant principal, principal, a career tech director and Deputy Superintendent.
I am an educator. I know curriculum, I know instruction, l know professional learning, I know testing, I know school improvement, and I know Title 1.
I worked closely with the board of education as Deputy Superintendent. I know how the board works, I know how decisions are made, and I know decisions are made that best impact teachers. My position is to listen to recommendations from those who work in in our system, to ask questions and clarification before I cast my vote. I will continue to vote for what is best for our students, our staff and our school system.
My email is denisesburrell9832@gmail.com My phone number is 404-277-9172.
Marci Hanson
Marci Hanson has worked for Piedmont Healthcare for 23 years and currently serves as the Coordinator for Student Placement. In this role, she handles over 6,000 students annually from high schools, colleges and universities that need clinical hours as part of a certificate or degree program. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. She currently serves on the Executive Board for Three Rivers Area Health Education Center that serves 28 counties, including Pike. Marci also serves on numerous other advisory boards for local school districts, colleges and universities, such as Southern Crescent Tech, Gordon College, and West Georgia Tech.
Marci is proud to call Pike County home for over 20 years and wouldn’t choose anywhere else to raise her family. She is married to Don Hanson who is a Special Education Teacher at Pike County High School and the Head Baseball Coach. She has three children, Dylan, Cooper and Marissa. Dylan is a 2018 graduate from Pike County High School and currently serves in the United States Army as a Combat Medic. Cooper is currently in the 10th grade at Pike County High School and Marissa is in the 8th grade at Pike County Middle School.
Through her work and partnerships, Marci has been able to help create incredible opportunities for students throughout the state. She is passionate about bridging the gap between education and industry and having strong partnerships throughout. This passion for providing excellent opportunities for all students and fully supporting our fantastic teachers and staff has driven her to run for the Pike County Board of Education. Thank you for your support!
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